True Colors

by Phil Collins
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Lyrics

You with the (Dm7)sad (C)eyes,

(F)don’t be dis (F)cour aged.

Oh, I (Bb)re al ize

it’s (Dm7)hard to take (C)cour age.

In a (Gm)world world makes full of peo ple and you’re (F)you can lose (Bb)sight of it and the (Dm7)dark ness in (C)side you makes you (F)feel so be small.

But I see your (Bb)true (F)col ors shin in’ through.

I see your (Bb)true (F)col ors and (Bb)that’s why I (C)love you.

So, (Bb)don’t be a (F)fraid

to (Bb)let them (Dm)show.

Your (Gm7)true (F)col ors, (Gm7)true (F)col ors are (Csus)beau ti ful, ooh, like a (Dm7)rain bow.

Show me your (Dm7)smile

(C)then,

(F)don’t be un (F)hap py.

Can’t re (Bb)mem ber when

I (Dm7)last saw you (C)laugh ing.

In If (Gm)world world makes full of cra zy and you’re (F)tak in’ all (Bb)you can it bear, the (Dm7)just call me (C)up be cause you (F)feel so be small.

And I’ll see your (Bb)true (F)col ors shin in’ through.

I see your (Bb)true (F)col ors and (Bb)that’s why I (C)love you.

So, (Bb)don’t be a (F)fraid

to (Bb)let them (Dm)show.

Your (Gm7)true (F)col ors, (Gm7)true (F)col ors are (Csus)beau ti ful, ooh, like a (Dm7)rain bow.

Show me your (Dm7)rain bow.

Such (C)sad eyes.

Take (Bb)cour age now

and (Dm7)re al ize,

when (F)this world makes you (Gm7)cra zy and you’re (F)tak in’ all (Bb)you can bear, just call (C)me up be cause you (Gm7)know I’ll be (F)there.

And I see your (Gm7)true (F)col ors, (Gm7)true (F)col ors are shin in’ through.

I see your (Bb)true (F)col ors and (Bb)that’s why (C)I love you.

So, (Bb)don’t be a (F)fraid,

just (A)let them (Dm7)show.

Your (Gm7)true (F)col ors, (Gm7)true (F)col ors, (Gm7)true (F)col ors are (C)beau ti ful,

beau ti ful like a (Dm7)rain bow.

Yeah, (Bbsus2)yeah, yeah.

Show me your col ors.

Show me your rain bow.

True Colors — Piano Lead Sheet

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"True Colors" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “True Colors”

Where are the chord symbols for "True Colors" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "True Colors" is in F.
What key is "True Colors" by Phil Collins played in?
True Colors is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "True Colors"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "True Colors" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "True Colors"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "True Colors"?
"True Colors" was originally performed by Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "True Colors"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C6, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +3 more.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "True Colors" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "True Colors" is in the key of F at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "True Colors"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.